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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.99, 9,757.83 and 6,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.99, 9,757.83 and 6,070.26 is: 8,379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.99 : 9,757.83 = 6,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.99/9,757.83 = 6,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.99x = 9,757.83 × 6,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.99x = 59,232,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,232,565.14/7,068.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.21

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